Cucumber and Onion Salad | Perfect for Summer

Filed Under: Projects, Recipes, Sides

I haven't shared a recipe in a while, so I figured it was time. ;) One of our family's all time favorite "salads" is a recipe that my husband got from his grandmother. It is not something I thought I would have liked, but (NO JOKE) the entire family LOVES it!! It's a little tart but so delicious and the perfect summer dish. Cucumber and Onion Salad ... Read More about Cucumber and Onion Salad | Perfect for Summer

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Saw Safety Tips {Video Series}

Filed Under: DIY, Projects, Video Tutorials

Power tools can be intimidating if you've never used them...BUT they don't have to be! The number one rule when using power tools, is to always practice safety. Even those of us who use tools often need to be reminded of this rule! ;) Sara (sincerely, sara d.) and I put together a quick video to share some saw safety tips you need to think about before getting started. ... Read More about Saw Safety Tips {Video Series}

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How to Distress Paint with Vaseline {Video Series}

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I hope you have been enjoying my video partnership with Sara from sincerely, sara d. as much as I have!! Today's video is another EASY way to give a distressed look to a piece. The secret ingredient is: VASELINE. It's amazing how well this technique works, check out our video to see the results... How to Distress Paint with Vaseline 1. Use a brush to go over the edges with Vaseline. 2. Use your preferred method of painting. Spray painting works really well, ... Read More about How to Distress Paint with Vaseline {Video Series}

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Easy Outdoor Artwork

Filed Under: DIY, Outdoors, Projects

The weather is finally getting nice here and I feel like spring might be here to stay!! I've started working outside a little (it's still been pretty cool when the sun isn't beating down) and I have a few projects that I'm hoping to get completed before summer hits. One of the big projects we NEED to complete, is repairing and re-staining the decks...NOT something I'm looking forward to doing. So I decided to do something a little more fun to start. ;) I've wanted to add some type of ... Read More about Easy Outdoor Artwork

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Dry Brush Paint Technique {Video Series}

Filed Under: DIY, Projects, Tutorials, Video Tutorials

Let's continue our video series with more ways to give your piece a distressed look. Last week Sara from sincerely, sara d. showed us some great Tips for Apply Wax to Chalk Paint and this week I'll show you a dry brush paint technique. This technique is SO simple. It's one of the quickest and easiest (in my opinion) ways to get a distressed look! ... Read More about Dry Brush Paint Technique {Video Series}

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